The Federal Highway Administration has proposed requiring state and local agencies to set targets to lower carbon dioxide emissions. And that has raised concerns at an organization that represents highway users.
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The Federal Highway Administration has proposed requiring state and local agencies to set targets to lower carbon dioxide emissions. And that has raised concerns at an organization that represents highway users. Also, a century-old bridge that was once a prominent crossing from the U.S. into Canada for truck drivers has since caused a huge detour. We’ll hear from the Maine DOT about the weight restrictions and an update on construction of the new bridge. And a new law in California is designed to speed up projects in mass transit and other areas that are intended to reduce travel on the state’s highways.
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Turnover at private fleets is getting worse. Thick fog leads to a chain reaction crash involving dozens of vehicles. And the dump truck driver that had one job – and didn’t accomplish it.
New international bridge
A century-old bridge that was once a prominent crossing from the U.S. into Canada for truck drivers has since caused a huge detour. We’ll hear from the Maine DOT about the weight restrictions and an update on construction of the new bridge.
California tries to keep more cars off highways
A new law in California is designed to speed up projects in mass transit and other areas that are intended to reduce travel on the state’s highways. Meanwhile, a refundable income tax credit for each person in a low-income household without a vehicle will not be happening in California as planned after a veto by the state’s governor.
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- Goodyear is accepting nominations for its annual Highway Hero award. Nominations due by Dec. 31. You can nominate a trucker for the award using this form.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Bobtail Apparel Truck Show. That takes place at the fairgrounds in Dixon, Calif. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
